Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Duster
Power
114HP
Torque
156Nm
Consumption
7l/100
Emissions
158g/km
0-100 km/h
11.9s
Top Speed
172km/h
Weight
1254kg
Price
16,500€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
445 L
50 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Duster Comfort 1.6 85 kW (115 CV) 4x4 · 114 CV (2018)
General description
The 2018 Dacia Duster is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. It represents the smart purchase, accessible adventure, and unpretentious robustness. In a world of increasingly complex and expensive SUVs, the Duster arrived to remind us that the essentials, when well done, are more than enough to be happy behind the wheel.
Driving experience
Driving the Duster is an honest and direct experience. Its 114-horsepower engine doesn't aim for acceleration records, but rather to offer a solvent and reliable response for daily life and weekend getaways. The 5-speed manual gearbox connects you with the driving, while its suspension, designed for comfort, absorbs road irregularities with a fortitude that inspires confidence, inviting you to explore without fear.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an evolution that suits it wonderfully. More muscular and with a more assertive presence, the 2018 Duster projects an image of strength that goes beyond aesthetics. Inside, functionality reigns over luxury. The plastics are hard, yes, but they are assembled to last. The space is generous, with a 445-liter trunk that seems to be crying out to be filled for the next adventure.
Technology and features
The technology in the Duster is what you need, no more, no less. In its Comfort version, we find elements that make life easier such as electric power steering and the Stop & Start system to optimize consumption in the city. It won't overwhelm you with giant screens or complex assistants, but it will provide you with the right tools for a comfortable and safe journey, focusing the experience on the pleasure of driving and enjoying the scenery.
Competition
In its price league, the Duster plays almost alone. While rivals like the Suzuki Vitara or the Fiat 500X could compete in size, none managed to offer the combination of space, robustness, and capability for such an incredibly competitive price. Its real rival was the preconceived notion that an affordable car couldn't also be a great car.
Conclusion
The 2018 Dacia Duster is proof that intelligence and emotion can go hand in hand. It is a vehicle that appeals to reason for its price and maintenance cost, but that conquers the heart with its adventurous spirit and brutal honesty. It doesn't pretend to be what it's not, and in that authenticity lies its greatest charm. It is, without a doubt, one of the most well-rounded and recommendable SUVs of its time.